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LR51 KXL

2001 BMW M5

Blue Petrol 4941cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

136,213 mi
Last recorded136,213 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2001 BMW M593,301 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 KXL
MakeBMW
ModelM5
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,941cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 136,213 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,370 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2025 135,370 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 134,910 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 134,060 miles

Fuel pipe slightly corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 131,333 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured deteriorated to legal limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2021 131,331 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured deteriorated to legal limit (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

rear subframe steady bar bolts very loose [bars also heavily corroded] offside & nearside rear

Pass 8 Dec 2020 130,895 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 130,890 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 128,120 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 126,444 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Section Of Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil Leak Rear Diff

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2018 126,444 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front Section Of Front To Rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil Leak Rear Diff

Pass 25 Apr 2017 124,373 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 25 Apr 2017 124,373 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 15 Jan 2016 122,127 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 119,005 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 119,005 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 113,709 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 107,393 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 102,759 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,532 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 92,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 89,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 81,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 77,660 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 77,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,726 miles

How Reliable is the BMW M5?

Based on 93,993 MOT tests across 8,068 vehicles.

83.0%
Pass Rate
3,845
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
8,068
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,017
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,177
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 883
Headlamp aim too low 833
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 807
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LR51 KXL is a 2001 BMW M5 in Blue with a 4,941cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 2001 BMW M5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 93,301 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW M5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,017 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LR51 KXL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW M5 typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 25 years old, this BMW M5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LR51 KXL registered?

LR51 KXL is a 2001 BMW M5, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is LR51 KXL safe to buy?

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